Displaced segmental fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the right humerus, where the bone is fractured into at least three pieces (segmental) and the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). This injury is being treated for the first time, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed, segmental fracture of the diaphysis of the right humerus. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of the injury, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the humerus shaft.
• Confirm the fracture is on the "right" side and is a "closed" injury.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment for the fracture.